Evaluating The Shadow Systems XR920

Published on September 11, 2024
Duration: 25:17

This video evaluates the Shadow Systems XR920 pistol and prototype slides, comparing them to Glocks. The review details frame and slide features, optic mounting systems, and conducted durability tests. The presenter, from T-Rex Arms, aims to determine if they will collaborate with Shadow Systems on a branded slide, noting the XR920's reliability and improved features over stock Glocks, while also highlighting potential issues with optic mounting under extreme stress and proprietary internal parts.

Quick Summary

Shadow Systems pistols offer significant out-of-the-box upgrades over stock Glocks, including an extended magazine release, improved slide release, aggressive grip texture, and a universal optic cut for direct mounting. Their optic mounting system is generally considered superior to Glock's MOS system, and they exhibit good reliability with fewer malfunctions than some Glocks tested.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Shadow Systems XR920
  2. 00:30Shadow Systems vs. Glock Features
  3. 01:00Frame Features: Magazine Release, Slide Release, Grip
  4. 02:03Slide Features: Serrations, Optic Cut
  5. 03:52Prototype Slides from Shadow Systems
  6. 05:02Testing Prototype Slides: Optic Mounting
  7. 07:28Holosun 507 Comp Failure
  8. 09:47ACRO Cut Slide Test & Point of Impact Shift
  9. 10:31Testing Iron Sights
  10. 12:42T&E Summary: XR920 Pistol
  11. 13:27XR920 Frame & Grip Analysis
  12. 15:36XR920 Slide & Serration Analysis
  13. 17:17Proprietary Internals: Extractor & Striker
  14. 17:31Ejection Pattern Comparison
  15. 19:54Shootability: Trigger & Recoil Control
  16. 20:56Final Opinion: Reliability & Optic Mounting
  17. 23:16T-Rex Arms Collaboration Decision
  18. 24:32Conclusion & Contact Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between Shadow Systems pistols and stock Glocks?

Shadow Systems pistols offer several out-of-the-box upgrades compared to stock Glocks, including an extended magazine release, improved slide release, more aggressive grip texture, and a universal optic cut that allows direct mounting without adapter plates. They also feature more aggressive slide serrations and metal sights.

How does the optic mounting system on Shadow Systems pistols compare to Glock's MOS system?

Shadow Systems utilizes a universal optic cut that allows direct mounting of most common red dot sights without adapter plates, which is generally considered more secure and beneficial than Glock's MOS system that requires specific adapter plates for each optic.

What were the results of the prototype slide testing for T-Rex Arms?

T-Rex Arms is looking to make a slide with Shadow Systems for their website. While the XR920's optic mounting system proved durable, prototype slide testing showed a Holosun 507 Comp failing and a point of impact shift with an MPS optic on an ACRO-cut slide, attributed to compatibility issues.

Are Shadow Systems pistols reliable compared to Glocks?

Based on extensive testing, Shadow Systems pistols are considered reliable, with a lower malfunction rate than some Glocks tested, particularly regarding light primer strikes. While they have weaker ejections, this did not lead to malfunctions in the tested sample size.

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